Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal received bipartisan support in its first legislative step; a Republican senator dismissed concerns over lack of transparency called for in the bill.

As written, the bill would make anyone convicted of first-degree murder eligible for the death penalty. But lawmakers said they would amend it to pertain only to someone who murders a law enforcement officer.

Iowa statehouse Republicans have proposed multiple changes to state law that would allow them greater access to the judicial process when a state law is challenged in court

There were 212 licensed psychiatrists practicing in the state in 2021, down from 236 in 2012, according to Iowa Health Professions Tracking Center.

“It’s vital that we ensure that every dime of these settlement funds goes to help curb this deadly epidemic,” the Marion representative says.

Everyone agrees on 'why.’ It’s ‘how’ that gets tricky

The Iowa Department of Education published certified K-12 enrollment figures for the 2023-2024 school year, which provide the first look at the impact of the state’s new private school financial assistance program.

On the podcast this week, Iowa legislative session highlights so far

The bill is intended to drive down costs for patients by encouraging them to shop for the best price among multiple providers.

Iowa's maternal death rate and infant mortality rate have climbed as birthing units have closed in recent years

The proposed legislation, which opponents called ‘hateful’ and ‘horrible,’ also would add gender dysphoria to a list of disabilities covered by the Civil Rights Act.

The move comes in the wake of a fiery derailment last year of a train carrying toxic chemicals in eastern Ohio that set off evacuations, a federal investigation and concerns about the effect the derailment and the fire could have on health and the environment.

ISU officer fired after hitting two vehicles, plus Iowa legislature updates

Legislation being debated in Iowa Legislature aims to stop teachers from grooming students for sexual relationships.

A three-member subcommittee voted unanimously to advance the bill to the full House Public Safety Committee.